Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Section 52-2.3 of the Monroe Township Code (Middlesex County) governs bundling, cleaning and placement for collection. It binds the owner, lessee or occupant of any commercial or noncommercial structure and any other resident who places designated recyclables for removal, who must also meet the requirements in the County Plan. Newspaper and clean corrugated cardboard are bundled separately, secured with string, rope or twine, in bundles not exceeding 12 inches in height, and cannot be inside plastic bags. Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic containers go in commingled containers or another container designated by the Authority, and glass, aluminum and plastic containers are thoroughly rinsed. Mixed paper goes into Authority containers and textiles into the textile bag the Authority provides.

The code leaves the clock and the curb location to the Director of Recycling. Under § 52-1.3, the Director can promulgate regulations on the manner, days and time of collections and on the bundling, handling, location and time of placement of all materials, subject to the advice and consent of the Mayor and Township Council. Section 52-1.6 repeats that the regulations specify the time, location and procedure for disposal, and collection times, dates and manner are published periodically in a newspaper circulated in the Township or posted in public places.

Yard waste has its own placement rule. Section 52-1.2 defines containerized yard waste as waste placed in a brown, biodegradable bag obtainable from the Department of Public Works. Under § 52-2.7, sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that is not containerized at the curb or along the street is prohibited, and the party responsible must remove it from the street.

Containers are regulated separately in Chapter 63. Section 63-14 prohibits open-top waste disposal bins for any use. Bins must hold all generated waste with the top closed for the period between pickups, and storage of waste outside the bin is prohibited. Section 52-2.1 makes it unlawful to place designated recyclables in a trash receptacle.